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Saynte Ella King

Saynte Ella King

Sep 12, 2016

SAYNTE   ELLA  SAYG  KING, 2 day old daughter of Tesika Sheree’ King and Tony Eugene Heath, passed from this life on Monday, September 12, 2016 at UAB in Birmingham.                          Other survivors include her sister, Tatum Reese Page; two brothers:  Taylor Eric Heath and Jratyn Sleighde Humphrey ; great grandmother: Ellen Sponsler; and grandmothers: Dale Heath and Susan King.        Funeral services will be Thursday, September 15,...

Doris Faulkner-Ledbetter

Doris Faulkner-Ledbetter

Sep 9, 2016

DORIS MARIE FAULKNER Ledbetter, 76, of Anniston, passed away on Friday, Sept. 9, 2016 at RMC Anniston.   She was born in Piedmont, Calhoun Co, AL to James Marion and Ethel Ola Smith and was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church. She was employed with Blue Mountain Cotton Mill and later as a sales clerk at The Museum Store. She was...

Melvin Lorren

Melvin Lorren

Aug 28, 2016

MELVIN T LORREN, 84, of Winston, GA, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2016 at Douglas Hospital in Douglasville, GA.  He was born to Melvin Thomas and Maudie Beecham Lorren in Borden Springs, AL.   He was retired from MARTA, was a Mason and was a member of Borden Springs Church of Christ.  He proudly served his country during the Korean War in...

Norris Smart

Norris Smart

Aug 17, 2016

Norris Keith Smart, 57, of Piedmont, 'winged his way home' on Wednesday,  August 17, 2016 at his residence.  Born in Gadsden to Norris Lee and Nilmarg Russell Smart, he held a Bachelor's degree from Georgia Tech and was an avid photographer. He was a building contractor and a member of Piedmont Congregational Methodist Church. A soft spoken man with a quick wit...

Wanda Minter

Wanda Minter

Aug 7, 2016

Mrs. Wanda Elizabeth Lumpkin Minter, 74, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 7, 2016. Born in Hokes Bluff, AL, she had been a nursing assistant.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Judson C. and Pearl Smith Lumpkin; two brothers: George David and Eugene Lumpkin; and two sisters:  Era May St. Martin and Shirley Thompson.                                                                                             She is survived by her husband:  Alton...

Betty Brown

Betty Brown

Aug 5, 2016

Betty Sue Brown, 60, formerly of Piedmont, passed away peacefully at Jacksonville Health and Rehab on Friday, August 05, 2016.  She was born in Rome , GA to Clois and Mary Elizabeth Hitchcock Brown and was  of the Baptist Faith.  She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her daughter:  Audrey (Jeffrey) Fuqua; two sisters: Sherry Taylor and Lisa (Archie)...

Nellie Faye Steward

Nellie Faye Steward

Jul 30, 2016

NELLIE FAYE STEWARD, 78, of Piedmont, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 30, 2016 at her home surrounded by her family.  Born in Attalla, she made Piedmont her home. She is survived by her son: Bobby Steward; daughter:  Gerri (Tony) Moon; and grandson: Kenneth Smith, Jr.                                                                                                                                                 Visitation will be Sunday, July 31 from 1-3 PM at Dansby Heritage Chapel with the service...

Peter Byrne

Peter Byrne

Jul 11, 2016

Peter Richard Byrne, 74, of Piedmont, passed away Monday, July 11, 2016 at Gadsden Regional Medical Center in Gadsden.  Born in Brooklyn NY, he was the youngest of seven children born to Edward Gerard and Marie Collette Hancock Byrne, all who have preceded him in death. He was a New Jersey resident before moving to Piedmont.  He was retired from the Postal...

Gerald Minton

Gerald Minton

Jul 6, 2016

GERALD DON MINTON, 66, of Piedmont, passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at his residence.  He was an outstanding fiddle player and proudly served his country during the Vietnam Era in the US Air Force.  He was a 50 year member of Lozahatchee Masonic Lodge.  He loved fishing, hunting and kayaking. He was a very talented woodworker and enjoyed growing tomatoes in...

Ella McFry

Ella McFry

Jun 28, 2016

ELLA MAE McFRY, 81, of Piedmont, passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at her residence.  She was born in Piedmont to Frank Luke and Ruth Inez Goss Whorton and was a lifelong member of Philadelphia Baptist Church.  She was employed by Springs Manufacturing. She was preceded in death by her parents;  sons: Jeffery Scott McFry and Perry Jason McFry; grandson: Corey Bradley McFry;  and...

John Kinzalow

John Kinzalow

Jun 21, 2016

JOHN OLIVER KINZALOW,  80, of Piedmont, went to his Heavenly home on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at Columbiana Health and Rehab. He was one of six children born to Clarence and Orbie Martin Kinzalow.    He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister:  Betty Dowdy; and two brothers:  Carl A. Kinzalow, Sr. and Clarence N. Kinzalow.  He was a member of Piedmont Congregational Holiness...

Milton Fair

Milton Fair

May 17, 2016

MILTON EDWARD FAIR, 81, of Jacksonville, passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at NE AL Regional Medical Center.  Born in Calhoun County to Rev. Hoyt and Irene Parker Fair, he was a member and     honorary deacon of the Community Congregational Holiness  Church. He owned Ed Fair Landscaping     in Jacksonville for 43 years.                                                                                                                                       He was preceded in death by his parents; brother: Gene...

Betty Pruitt

Betty Pruitt

May 14, 2016

BETTY LOU GARMON PRUITT, 80 of Piedmont, passed away  Saturday, May 14, 2016 on her morning walk. Born in Jacksonville to Lee and Mary Anna Braggs Garmon, she was a seamstress at Sewell Manufacturing in Heflin and of the Baptist Faith.  She was preceded in death by her parents and two grandchildren:  Mark and Felicia Pruitt. She is survived by her husband of...

Barbara Studdard

Barbara Studdard

May 3, 2016

Barbara Canter Studdard, 77, of Piedmont, passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham.  Funeral Services will be held Thursday, May 5 at 2:00 p.m. from Dansby Heritage Chapel with Rev. Sherry Donaldson officiating. Visitation will be from 12- 2 p.m.  and burial will follow in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jessie McKnight, John Thacker, Matt...

Ronald Self

Ronald Self

Apr 11, 2016

Mr. Ronald Stuart Self, 71, of Piedmont passed away peacefully at his residence on Monday, April 11, 2016. He was born in Birmingham, AL to Edward Ellis and Nancy Husband Self. He faithfully served his country in the US Navy. He is survived by his wife, Robbie Minter Self; and two cousins:  Sarah Husband of Birmingham, AL and Neva Self of...

Ronald Smith

Ronald Smith

Apr 9, 2016

Ronald Lawrence Smith, 49, of Piedmont, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2016 at his residence.  He was the son of William Donnie Neal and Amy Portlow Smith. He is survived by his father: Donnie and wife, Julie, Smith, of Kansas; aunts, uncles and cousins. No services are planned as he will be cremated. Dansby Heritage Chapel is honored to serve the...

"Eddie" Thompson

"Eddie" Thompson

Mar 16, 2016

Arrangements are incomplete for Mr. James Edwin "EDDIE" Thompson, Jr, 59, of Piedmont.  Mr. Thompson passed away on Wednesday,  March 16, 2016 at RMC Jacksonville.  He is survived by his wife, Glenda Kathleen Smithey, and two sisters: VIckie Adams and Renae Edmondson. He was born in Talladega, AL to Dewey Edwin and Helen Jane Parker Thompson and  worked most of his  life in construction and...

Scotty Proctor

Scotty Proctor

Mar 9, 2016

SCOTTY EUGENE PROCTOR, 37, of Piedmont, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at his residence.  He was born in Anniston, AL  to Ronald S. and Linda Ray Proctor and had worked for the City of Jacksonville in maintenance.  Most recently, he had been a helper at the Congregational Holiness Campground in Piedmont.                                                                                                                                         He is survived by his parents: Ronald and Linda...

"Junior" John Chandler

"Junior" John Chandler

Mar 8, 2016

JOHN THOMAS CHANDLER, Jr., 88 of Piedmont, passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at Gadsden Regional Medical Center.  A lifelong resident of Calhoun County, Junior was retired from the Anniston Army Depot and was a member of Piedmont Church of God. Graveside services will be held Thursday, March 10, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. from Arrington Chapel Cemetery on County Road...

Connie Trotter

Connie Trotter

Mar 3, 2016

Funeral service for Ms Connie Francis Trotter, 54, of Piedmont, will be Saturday, March 5, 2016 at 2:00 PM from Dansby Heritage Chapel with visitation from 12- 2 PM.  Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery. Ms Trotter passed away Thursday, March 3, 2016 at Gadsden Regional Medical Center.  She was preceded in death by her father:  Billy Trotter; grandparents:  Curtis & Cora Trotter, Woodrow...

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